Movie

Broken English

2026 · 99 min

An intimate, unflinching portrait that feels like sitting with a survivor as she reflects on fame, creativity, and a fractured life.

Overview: A survivor, provocateur and true original, Marianne has spent more than six decades defying expectations — releasing over thirty-five albums while constantly reinventing herself. Made with her full involvement, Broken English is an intimate and unflinching exploration of a fractured yet unbreakable life shaped by fame, creativity and relentless public scrutiny.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, freedom, addiction, trauma
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
freedom
addiction
trauma
healing
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild